Waccamaw High vs Waccamaw Intermediate
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 5.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Waccamaw High
Pawleys Island · Public high · Grades 9–12
808 students
Waccamaw Intermediate
Pawleys Island · Public middle · Grades 4–6
415 students
| Measure | Waccamaw High Pawleys Island, South Carolina | Waccamaw Intermediate Pawleys Island, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #140 of 228 | #27 of 248 |
| National rank | #6057 of 16,910 | #3268 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 4–6 |
| Students | 808 | 415 |
| Enrollment | 808 | 415 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 58% |
| city | Pawleys Island | Pawleys Island |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Waccamaw Intermediate scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.4 vs 59.1).
- •Waccamaw Intermediate does better on math proficiency (58% vs 42%).
- •Waccamaw High does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 63%).
- •Waccamaw Intermediate does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 15.0).
- •Waccamaw High is the larger school with 808 students compared with 415.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Waccamaw High better than Waccamaw Intermediate?
On the Success Index (US), Waccamaw Intermediate ranks higher (70.4 vs 59.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Waccamaw High and Waccamaw Intermediate?
About 5.9 km in a straight line, between Pawleys Island and Pawleys Island in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Waccamaw High: 808. Waccamaw Intermediate: 415. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Waccamaw High and Waccamaw Intermediate rank in South Carolina?
Waccamaw High is 140th of 228 and Waccamaw Intermediate is 27th of 248 among high schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).